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Reddit mentions of Katzco Electrical Fish Tape Reel - 50 Feet Reach - Impact Case for Electricians, Pull Communication Wire Cable Line from Drywall, Ceiling, Under Rug Conduit or Pipe - 1/2-Inch W x 1/16-Inch Thick
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We found 6 Reddit mentions of Katzco Electrical Fish Tape Reel - 50 Feet Reach - Impact Case for Electricians, Pull Communication Wire Cable Line from Drywall, Ceiling, Under Rug Conduit or Pipe - 1/2-Inch W x 1/16-Inch Thick. Here are the top ones.
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HIGH QUALITY - Katzco electrical fish tape reel is made of high-quality, heavy-duty plastic and contains a durable handle and a built in thumb-lock to hold wires in place wherever you want. The steel cable wire is made for a lifetime of use.DURABLE - Katzco’s electrical snake reel has a high impact resistant case to ensure your electric reel never breaks while on the job. Electric cable is made of high quality, stiff steel to ensure non breakage and accurate use.CONVENIENT - This electrical fish tape reel is super convenient to bring anywhere. Its compact design allows for easy portability and can be stored in tool bag, tool belt, even a belt loop. Perfect for construction workers, carpenters, DIY, and home remodeling. Makes wiring much easier due to the size.LOTS OF REACH - Katzco's electrical fish tape reel is 50 feet of electrical cable line puller so that you can have as much reach as possible. You can feed the wire through small cavities and crevices to ensure other wires are out of the way. Re-wiring has never been so easy!MULTI CABLE USE - Katzco electrical fish tape reel is ideal for using on stereo speaker wires, telephone lines, cable tv, internet cable, and surround sound speakers as well. Pulls cables through dry wall, conduit, insulation, pipe and more. Inside ring allows for maximum grip when pulling wire. Easily recoils and winds up after use for easy storage.
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| Color | Fish Tape |
| Size | 50 Feet |
If it's the rods you screw together, we call it a fish rod. if it's the metal strip that rolls up into a unit with a handle, we call it a fish tape. There was a special fish rod that was green nylon that glowed in the dark and we called it the glow rod.
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Stud-finder and Fish Tape.
well you're lucky you have the "trust" style floor joists. Many people have either just old school 2 x 12" or the engineered I beam style joists and with those you're SOL on fishing wire through.
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What I'd recommend is getting a fish tape wire reel kit and not the "stick kits". So depending on how far you have to go and ease of use, this tape reel kit will be easier to use.
"Fishing tape" is more like a hard, but flexible wire that is used for fishing. Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Electrical-Fish-Tape-Reel-Communication/dp/B01BGZ9TM2/ref=zg_bs_6396129011_5?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E8KQSF2EQ0B0MFT14W9F
"Fishing pole/rod" is more like a hard, semi-flexible fiberglass rod. Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Electric-Fiberglass-Wire-Pull-Rods/dp/B005LW4CFG/ref=zg_bs_6396129011_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=E8KQSF2EQ0B0MFT14W9F
Sometimes you want one or the other.
I use one of these for marking studs
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000IKK0OI/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_acpCzbE82Y34Q
Another comment said fiberglass fishing sticks, I use those extensively (cable installer) as well as using fish tape when you need something more flexible
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BGZ9TM2/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdo_vepCzbK7AKCQF
Drilling up from the bottom is probably best, just take your time to scout out power lines and studs so you don't hit anything unexpected. Something I do whenever I cut in new outlets is cut the drywall first and stick a light in the hole, drill (everything is attics in SW Florida) and see if I can see the light. It's better to drill a couple times than cut extra holes in the drywall.
Fish Tape can be very useful too:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BGZ9TM2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_dp_T2_O1ttzb9JZR2EK